PROPHETIC WORLD CLOCK - Biblical Countdown for the End of the Current Age

OUR CLOCK represents the last seven years of the "Common Era" (C.E. or A.D. Anno Domini) traditionally reckoned as the era following the conception or birth of Jesus of Nazareth, with C.E. counting the years since the start of this epoch.

THE TIME on the "Prophetic Clock", is shown as "7 minutes 'till Midnight", reflecting the last seven years of this age, which is the point in time that we are rapidly approaching now.

"And at midnight a cry was heard: ‘Behold, the bridegroom [ Christ the Lord ] is coming; go out to meet him!’" (Matthew 25: NKJ)

This of course referring to the seven years of the "Great Tribulation Period", the final end of this age and the start of the next, the coming Kingdom of Christ on Earth for the next 1000 years. The time on the clock will ONLY change when that day finally arrives; until the final minutes start counting down it will remain at (11:53 C.E.).

This IS NOT the "Doomsday Clock" either (at least not for the "saved" believers), but reflects a time for great rejoicing in the next age that is coming and a message of hope and salvation for the rest of the world; all those who have not found the love and grace of the Lord God yet.

This is an ONGOING PROPHETIC REPORT - Updated Weekly (or as needed)

We will be doing this series completely different than our other permanently posted listings here, in the way that we will be changing the content and updating it on a regular basis. We will be keeping the material current with relevant events and rotating the featured articles between our blogs and other sources to keep you as well informed as possible - VISIT HERE OFTEN!

The Time of Tribulation is Near

WORLD HEADLINE NEWS - For the Week of: APRIL 17th - APRIL 23rd

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"And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet." (Matthew 24:6 KJV)

Heavy fighting broke out again between Thai and Cambodian soldiers, a day after six died in the bloodiest border clash since the UN appealed for a permanent ceasefire in February. The two neighbours have fought a series of deadly gunbattles in recent years in disputed jungle near ancient temples strung out along the frontier, which has never been fully demarcated, partly because it is littered with landmines.

Friday's clash was the first serious outbreak of hostilities since February when 10 people were killed in fighting near the 900-year-old Hindu temple Preah Vihear, prompting UN Security Council members to call for a lasting ceasefire.

The latest fighting, which left three soldiers dead on each side on Friday and more than a dozen others wounded, took place near a different group of temples over 100 kilometres away from Preah Vihear. Observers say the temple dispute has been used as a rallying point to stir nationalist sentiment in Thailand and Cambodia.

The two sides blamed each other for Friday's clash, which lasted for more than six hours and prompted thousands of villagers to flee the border area.

Russia needs to be strong and avoid experiments with "unjustified liberalism" in order to safeguard its sovereignty and prevent outsiders from dictating the country's development, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.

The powerful Russian prime minister, who some analysts believe will bid to return to the Kremlin in 2012 and succeed his hand-picked successor, President Dmitry Medvedev, outlined a bullish agenda for Russia's future political and economic development.

Russia has emerged from the global financial crisis in far better shape than most countries and will completely offset economic crisis-related losses by the start of 2012, before moving on to new achievements, Putin said.

At least 846 people were killed during the popular uprising that toppled President Hosni Mubarak, an Egyptian government fact-finding panel says. It accuses the security forces of "excessive" use of force during the mass protests which began on 25 January, the AP news agency reports.

The revised toll of 846 civilians dead is more than twice the previous official figure of 365. Twenty-six policemen were also killed in the 18 days of unrest, the report said.

SANAA — Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in massive protests demanding the ouster of President Ali Abdullah Saleh across Yemen on Sunday, amid reports of casualties in the capital Sanaa.

An AFP video reporter at a hospital said: "A medical source in the hospital has just told me that there are 1,000 suffocation cases because of tear gas and 30 injured by live rounds."

Security forces were deployed heavily in Sanaa where hundreds of thousands of men and women took to the streets in protest at Saleh's call for an end to men and women demonstrating together against the regime and calling for his ouster.

More than 125 people are estimated to have been killed since protests calling for Saleh's ouster erupted in late January, inspired by uprisings which toppled long-time rulers in Tunisia and Egypt.

BEIJING – Western governments and corporations were facing a growing threat from hackers based in China, who remain strong despite a crackdown by the authorities, Sky News reported Monday.

An estimated 1.6 billion attacks are launched from China each month, with some successful efforts breaching the computer systems of the Pentagon and those of the French, German and British governments.

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi announced on Monday that the country has successfully test-fired three new missiles, including the fastest cruise missile in the world. The minister also announced that a large volume of anti-armored ammunitions have been handed to the Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) units to confront enemies' land-based equipments.

Iran's new military equipments and achievements went on display during the parades, including the new generation of the Iran-made Zolfaqar tanks, a new canon capable of firing 6,000 bullets per minute as well as new artillery systems. The Mersad air defense shield is a completely indigenized system developed by the Iranian experts and technicians to promote the country's combat power. The system was deployed in all Army air-defense units on Sunday to boost the country's air-defense power.

Supreme Leader Urges Army to Activate All Potentials, Use All Capacities

TEHRAN (FNA)- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Sunday called on Iran's military personnel, the Army in particular, to activate all its potentials and make use of all its capacities and capabilities.

"Effort should be made to take the opportunity that has been granted by the Almighty God for serving the Islamic Republic ruling system and to use all intellectual and practical capacities and capabilities," Ayatollah Khamenei said, addressing senior Army commanders on the occasion of the Army Day (April 18) here in Tehran today.

The Leader underlined that activating potentials and using the aforementioned capacities will spark growing success and advancement for the country.

"And He will destroy on this mountain, The surface of the covering cast over all people, And the veil that is spread over all nations." (Isaiah 25:7 NKJ)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hindu Extremists Continue Attacks Against Christians

Karnataka, India, April 15 (CDN) — Police on April 10 arrested a pastor and other Christians of the New India Church in Mysore after some 25 Hindu extremists from the Sreeram Sena attacked their Sunday service, accusing them of forcible conversions, reported the Mathrubhumi daily.

New Delhi – A mob of about 150 Hindu extremists on April 9 attacked a Christian worship meeting in Bhajanpura, East Delhi, beating Christians with clubs and stones, including women and children.

Madhya Pradesh – An enraged mob of Hindu extremists on April 7 stormed into the prayer meeting of a Christian Assembly house church shouting anti-Christian slogans and filed a police complaint of forceful conversion against those present in Sagar.

Karnataka – Mulki Circle police officials on April 4 forcibly took church documents from Hebron Assembly Church in Mulki and told the pastor not to allow any Hindus to enter.

Karnataka – Police in Shimago on April 3 detained Pastor Abraham K.G. and a Christian identified only as Eerappa for their faith in Christ. The Global Council of Indian Christians (GCIC) reported that Hindu extremists led by area Bajrang Dal member Subbraya Shetty interrupted the worship meeting of the Jehovah Nizzi church and warned them to stop meeting.

Chinese police arrested at least 30 members of an underground Protestant church in Beijing Sunday in a growing crackdown on dissent across China.

The U.S.-based Christian rights group China Aid reported that police rounded up members of the Shouwang House Church as they attempted to hold a service in a public plaza in the western part of the city. More than 150 church members were detained last week for attempting to meet in the same space.

The MID-EAST WATCHMAN - All Eyes Towards Israel

"Then he [the coming "Antichrist"] shall confirm a covenant [peace plan or treaty] with many [in Israel] for one week [a week of years = 7 years] But in the middle of the week [3.5 years] he shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering [treaty broken by the "Antichrist"]..." (Daniel 9:27 NKJ)

President says Israel's focus should be on making peace not on offering peace plans; comment comes amid reports of a planned U.S. initiative to restart stalled peace talks. Peres' comments also came after UN political chief Lynn Pascoe and ambassadors of key Security Council countries said it was important to break the peace-talks deadlock soon as a proclaimed September deadline for reaching an agreement draws closer.

"Bold and decisive steps are needed to resolve this decades-long conflict, with vision, leadership and responsibility from all concerned," Pascoe told a monthly meeting of the Security Council on the Middle East.

In New York Times editorial, Turkish President Abdullah Gul says Israel must react to growing desire for Mideast democracy, adds it cannot afford to be perceived as an 'apartheid island' in an Arab-dominated region.

The Turkish President said that Israel, more than any country, needs to adapt to the new political climate of the region. "But it need not fear," he said, "the emergence of a democratic neighborhood around Israel is the ultimate assurance of the country’s security."

The New York Times editorial said that the plight of the Palestinians has been a cause of unrest and conflict in the region and a pretext for extremism in other parts of the world. "Israel cannot afford to be perceived as an apartheid island surrounded by an Arab sea of anger and hostility," said the Turkish president.

The article added that a dignified Palestine, living side by side with Israel, will fortify Israel's security, and that Turkey will benefit from a peaceful Middle East. "We are therefore ready to use our full capacity to facilitate constructive negotiations."

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday said he is against a third Palestinian intifada (uprising) against Israel, even if current attempts to achieve peace fail, according to the Associated Press.

Abbas explained he remains committed to a US-supported goal of reaching a peace deal with Israel by September. However, if a deal is not reached, Abbas reiterated the PA's plan to unilaterally seek the support of the United Nations for an independent Palestinian state in September.

"With cunning they conspire against your people; they plot against those you cherish. 'Come,' they say, 'let us destroy them as a nation, so that Israel’s name is remembered no more.' With one mind they plot together; they form an alliance against you." (Psalm 83:2-5 NIV)

Speaking at celebrations for Iran's Army Day, Ahmadinejad denounces Israel and capitalism, accuses US of fomenting Arab unrest. Discussing the unrest sweeping the Middle East and North Africa, Ahmadinejad pointed the finger of blame at the United States, accusing President Barack Obama and his administration of conspiring to create a rift between Iran and Arab nations.

In a public speech last week, Ahmadinejad said the world would see a new Middle East without the United States and Israel. He accused the US and Israel of plotting to "spark an Iranian- Arabian Shi’ite-Sunni conflict." Israel was nearing its end, he said, and added, "Regional nations have awakened, but the global arrogance intends to sow discord among countries in the region."

The war of words between Iran, the largest Shi’ite-dominated country in the region and an arch foe of the United States, and the Sunni Gulf Arab monarchies that are allied to Washington, has intensified in recent days.

The Holy Scripture tells us that there will be SIGNS and WONDERS in these times, coming from BOTH the Lord AND His adversary! How do we know what is from the Lord God and what is part of the enemy's lie? How do we even prepare for this? Only the Word of God can help us sort these things out, accompanied by fervent prayer and the guidance of His Holy Spirit.

THE MAIN POINT TO RECOGNIZE IS THAT WE ARE IN THOSE TIMES - AND TO BE READY!

"The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with how Satan works. He will use all sorts of displays of power through SIGNS and WONDERS that serve the lie, and all the ways that wickedness deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved." (2 Thessalonians 2:9-10 NV)

Scientists are developing an entirely new type of prosthetic arm and hand that allows a patient to regain not only movement, but also the sense of touch. Patients can even have nerves from their hands and finger tips transferred to muscles in their biceps. This gives them the sensation of touch.

"In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. I will show WONDERS in the HEAVENS above and SIGNS on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke." (Acts 2:17-19 NIV)

ST. LOUIS, Missouri — Severe thunderstorms marched along band from Texas through to Ohio on Saturday as residents recoiled from a fierce storm that swept the west side of St. Louis. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for parts of southern Illinois to northern Kentucky and southwest Ohio amid severe thunderstorms.

Forecasters also were keeping watch on possible flooding along the Ohio and Great Miami rivers, The Cincinnati Enquirer reported Saturday. Elsewhere, severe storms produced significant damage to trees and power lines and were capable of producing strong winds of more than 80 miles per hour.

Conditions were brewing for severe weather from central Texas to the far-southern reaches of Missouri south of St. Louis, AccuWeather.com reported. In northwest Tennessee, a severe thunderstorm was producing quarter-sized hail and high winds. Two strong weather systems could bring several inches of rain, damaging winds, very large hail and tornadoes early next week in the region.

ST. LOUIS — Debris from splintered homes covered the ground in neighborhoods around St. Louis, while topped trees and overturned cars littered lawns and driveways. The National Weather Service confirms that a tornado that struck Lambert International Airport in St. Louis, causing several injuries and sending people scurrying for shelter as plated glass shattered around them and also caused damage in several St. Louis County communities.

Cleanup swung into full gear Saturday. With the din of chain saws and pounding hammers in the background, homeowners sifted through wreckage while crews scrambled to restore power to the 26,000 customers still without it.

GUANGZHOU, April 18 (Xinhua) -- At least 18 people were killed and 155 injured in south China's Guangdong Province as of Monday after hailstorms and strong winds rocked the region, flood control authorities said.

Winds as strong as 164 km per hour, accompanied by hail and lashing rain, battered the cities of Guangzhou, Foshan, Zhaoqing and Dongguan on Sunday, a spokesman with the province's flood control headquarters said. The storms have affected over 3,200 people so far, forcing 380 of them to evacuate their homes, he said. At least 45 houses collapsed in the storms, he added.

Most of the victims were killed when the strong winds brought down walls and other structures. Falling debris also claimed several lives.

A strong 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Solomon Islands on Saturday, but there were no immediate reports of damage and no tsunami warning was issued. The Solomons lie in the "Pacific ring of fire", a highly active earthquake zone, and regularly experiences strong tremors.

TOKYO - A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan late Thursday, shaking buildings in the capital Tokyo, the US Geological Survey said. Japan has been hit by a string of aftershocks since the 9.0 magnitude earthquake that struck March 11, unleashing a huge tsunami.

Hundreds of Small Earthquakes Hit California-Nevada Border, Including Magnitude 4.6

The California-Nevada border was hit by another swarm of earthquakes Saturday, the latest in hundreds of mostly small temblors to hit the region in the last week.

The latest swarm Saturday afternoon and evening included one magnitude 4.6 quake near Hawthorne, Nev., as well as a 4.1 temblor nearby. Some smaller quakes were reported on the California side of the border.

Over the last decade hundreds of earthquakes have left hundreds of thousands dead, and millions homeless. In the last few years alone a large increase has occured not only in the frequency but also the magnitude and severity of earthquakes.

There is a Message of HOPE for the WORLD!

Even though everything we have discussed and shown thus far seems to depict a tragic and fateful end for our world, that is actually NOT THE CASE! The state of humanity's existence does not end in chaos or complete destruction at this time. Nor will these events leave the whole world in a panicked state of confusion, always to be frustrated in futile attempts trying to achieve a Utopian existence. The "Great Tribulation" period is only for a few short years and is merely a transitional period at end of an age. A NEW AGE IS COMING immediately thereafter!

"...SEE THAT YOU ARE NOT TROUBLED; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet." (Matthew 24:6 NKJ)

"All these are the beginning of birth pains [sorrows]." (Matthew 24:8 NIV-KJV)

This is probably the most accurate representation of the entire "Great Tribulation" event. "Birth pains" are very discomforting and often quite painful. A new birth involves "labor" which is an extremely strenuous and exhausting process (ask any woman who has endured this). The end result however, is "relief" from this labor and suffering because a "new life" is then born!

That is exactly what will transpire in this world. We are in the final chapter of an old and worn out age of civilization. A grand and glorious new age lies directly ahead for those of us that endure and have accepted the Lord God.

"These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Therefore, they are before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple; and he who sits on the throne will spread his tent over them. Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst. The sun will not beat upon them, nor any scorching heat. For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes." (Revelation 7:14-17 NIV)

THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT OF ALL THESE PROPHECIES

Therefore, these sometimes frightening words of prophecy are really a harbinger of hope to those who are searching for God today. It is through the belief that Christ died for our sins (John 3:16) and faith in His second coming (1 Thessalonians 4:14-18), that we are all "saved" and will enter into the coming Kingdom of Heaven along with Him.

"For the grace of God has appeared that offers SALVATION TO ALL PEOPLE. It teaches us to say 'No' to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope - the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ." (Titus 2:11–13 NIV)

"He who testifies to these things says, 'Surely I am coming quickly.' Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen." (Revelation 22:20-21)

The LORD GOD Removes All Fear for US

There is Nothing to FEAR, Except Fear itself. . .Wear the Lord's "Safety Label" - Recently we have mentioned some topics in the realm of spiritual belief that deals with certain aspects of faith that some people find difficult to consider or openly discuss. This is especially to help comfort you.

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Rev. Teddy C. Ryan III

7 years agofrom a life in sin saved by the Lord's grace - we are blessed with the ministry in Florida & Georgia

Hello Michael and thank you for your support. If we can see these things unfolding based on the news reports worldwide, I cannot even imagine how it must seem to the people actually living in these regions.

May our prayers continue to be with them as the "Day of the Lord" approaches for us all... Rev.Ted

Isaiah Michael

7 years agofrom Wherever God leads us.

Some very amazing truths you have shared here and I am thankful someone takes the time to do such a great work. I receive frequent emails from a family our church supports in Israel. They have been there twenty years and have said the last two have fulfilled so much prophecy and reading newspapers there is like reading Bible prophecy, we truly have changed from the last days to the last minutes. Amen keep up the good work my friend.

AUTHOR

Rev. Teddy C. Ryan III

7 years agofrom a life in sin saved by the Lord's grace - we are blessed with the ministry in Florida & Georgia

@Tamarajo - Thanks for your comment. Glad to be blessed with continuing this series of updates so others may likewise remain informed!

May we also pray for ALL of the oppressed and suffering people mentioned in these news reports, that the Lord's hand will continue to work in their lives and shield them from the evil forces that are in opposition to Him while they continue in the world, as we are all one "Body in Christ".

"For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body - whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free - and we were all given the one Spirit to drink." (1 Corinthians 12:13 NIV)

May the Lord's peace be with you all... Rev.Ted

Dave Mathews

7 years agofrom NORTH YORK,ONTARIO,CANADA

Something great is coming out of the ashes, as the chaff is being burned by the unquenchable fire. I learned Good Friday that a group of Orthodox Jews in New York and a group of Orthodox Jews in Israel itself have formed splinter groups in both parts of the world and are now known as

"JEWS FOR JESUS" a new sect developing to recognize, honour and glorify Jesus as the True Messiah, The Christ and yes the Risen Lord and Son of God.

God works in mysterious ways!

"Alleluljah to the Lamb of God."

Let us pray for these people and for their sect to grow and prosper to the glory of God. Amen.

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